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The WJP is an independent, multidisciplinary organization working to advance the rule of law worldwide.

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We engage advocates from across the globe and from multiple work disciplines to advance the rule of law.

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Leading Organizations

Search our directory of leading organizations advancing the rule of law worldwide. New content will be added on a rolling basis. Interested in learning more? Read about our Resource Hub listings here.

Women in Law and Development in Africa - WiLDAF

It is a Pan-African women’s rights network that promotes strategies that link law and development to increase women’s participation in decision making processes. Their access to justice program provides legal services to the underprivileged, while other initiatives include legal literacy volunteers, mobile legal outreach, and community reconciliation committees.

www.wildaf-ghana.org

Istanbul Bilgi University Human Rights Law Research Center

?stanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi ?nsan Haklar? Hukuku Uygulama ve Ara?t?rma Merkezi

The Center’s sphere of activity covers all fields of human rights law. Center’s activities mostly focus on women’s human rights, domestic and international human rights protection mechanisms, anti-discrimination, minority rights, refugee rights, freedom of expression and internet freedoms, access to justice and judiciary, human rights education and human rights activism.

www.insanhaklarimerkezi.bilgi.edu.tr/en/

Association of Media Women in Kenya - AMWIK

It seeks to inform and promote a resourceful society for the enhancement of the status of women in Kenya. It organizes and facilitates community radio listening groups and journalist trainings.

www.amwik.org

The Institute for Comparative Studies on Criminal Sciences of Guatemala

El Instituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales de Guatemala - ICCPG

Founded in 1994, ICCPG is an academic institution that contributes to strengthening justice and security in Guatemala. It undertakes research, offers training, and advocates for a critical approach to criminal justice that respects human rights and democratic values. Their areas of work include juvenile restorative justice, transitional justice, and justice and gender, to name a few.

www.iccpg.org.gt

Institute of Human Rights (Sri Lanka)

IHR Sri Lanka are an independent non-profit that works to promote human rights by furthering access to justice. They primarily provide legal advice and administer legal services, especially pertaining to fundamental rights; they also provide education and training on human rights through training programs and workshops.

www.ihrsrilanka.org/

The Coalition on Violence Against Women - COVAW

It was founded in 1995, and works to promote and advance women’s human rights striving to create a society free from all forms of violence against women. Their mission is to build social movements opposed to, and committed to eradicating violence against women.

www.covaw.or.ke
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Rule of Law Programs

The WJP inspires and fosters practical, locally-led programs that advance the rule of law. The featured programs below come from our searchable program library.

DemocracyOS

SASANE Paralegal Training Program

Vanuatu Chief's Legal Education Pilot Program

Fair Trial Rights Videos

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The rule of law matters to us all. Learn about its relevance to your area of work, study, or interest.

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Factors

Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers

Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

Factor 3: Open Government

Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Factor 5: Order and Security

Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Factor 7: Civil Justice

Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Informal Justice

Factor 9: Informal Justice

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